Question 1

can there be an at home colon cleanse diet that doesn't require fasting?

Accepted Answer

Enema,fiber,water: You can take 30 gms of fiber daily.Drink plenty of water and use enema to cleanse your colon.

Question 2

i'm on a diet plan that requires me to have a colon cleanse and enema every third day but 3 years ago i had my gal bladder removed is it still advisable to do the colon cleanse and enema at home or should i do it with a doctor rather?

Accepted Answer

May be harmful: So called colon cleanse and enemas are the equivalent of snake oil treatment. See your primary care provider for an in person evaluation and treatment. 
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
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Question 3

what is a colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

You don't need it: Your colon keeps itself clean naturally. If someone tells you that you may feel sick because of "toxic bowel settlement" or something similar and that you need a fancy laxative or bizarre enema, ignore that person. Please be careful. If you buy into the idea of needing to do weird things to "cleanse" yourself, you'll never feel well again. Find an evidence-based holist instead. Best wishes.

Question 4

how can remove my bad colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

Can you clarify?: "Colon cleanses" are scams that target good, ordinary people and give them the idea that they need to remove "toxic bowel settlement" or something equally imaginary. If you had a bad experience after one of these, and still feel sick, a visit to a mainstream physician is in order. You'd do yourself a favor to find an evidence-based holistic practitioner in your community as wel.

Question 5

how will a colon cleanse help the body?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't. : The idea of colon cleansing is based on a misunderstanding of anatomy & physiology. Your colon is actually outside of you. You actually surround a space through which foods pass & excrement is produced. The body takes care of its own cleansing if you have a proper diet & fluid intake. Colonic treatment is outlawed in certain states because in the wrong hands has led to bowel perforation & death.

Question 6

what are the best colon cleanse products?

Accepted Answer

Good hi fiber: diet, 80-100 oz caffeine free/alcohol free fluid daily; more if you do strenuous activity. Do NOT waste your money on colon cleansers as they are not needed and potentially harmful in the short and long term.

Question 7

how can i most effectively colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bottle of mag citrate one time followed by a fleets enema 4/5 hrs later.

Question 8

what does a colon cleanse do to my system?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: It is not necessary nor recommended. It is just a money maker for those selling it and has no scientific evidence for benefit. Eat a high fiber diet, drink plenty of fluids and your colon will work exactly as it was intended.

Question 9

can a colon cleanse help you to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Colon Cleanse: You have posed a great question which I commonly get asked in my practice. Colon cleanses are not necessary to cleanse your colon . In fact, some over the counter colon cleanses may lead to a condition called Melanosis Coli which is seen during a Colonoscopy. Eating a nutritious high fiber diet will help with proper bowel function. Consult with your Proctologist about your specific condition.

Question 10

when is it recommended to use a colon cleanse?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: Only in preparation for colonoscopy or prior to surgery on colon.  There is no health benefit from "colon cleanse" procedures.

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